Overview

• Jenny McCarthy shared on Maria Menounos' podcast that she suspected Barbara Walters might have early-stage dementia after Walters failed to recognize pop star Katy Perry's name in 2013.
• McCarthy noted that Walters, who passed away in 2022, was never officially diagnosed with dementia, though reports of her declining health circulated in her later years.
• McCarthy reflected on her brief tenure on 'The View' from 2013 to 2014, revealing that the show shifted from a pop culture focus to political debates shortly after her arrival.
• She described the work environment on 'The View' as contentious, citing pressure to engage in conflict and public backlash against her hiring.
• Despite the challenges, McCarthy expressed admiration for Walters and acknowledged the privilege of working alongside the trailblazing journalist.